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I was recently recommend UBUD as a destination to consider for time out to recover my health, and reignite my spirit, emotionally, physically and artistically. I am single, a photographer / graphic designer and seek a safe place to call home for 2 mths.
On my wish list is the following:

• A quaint place to stay, picturesque, lush, and quiet ( budget $50 per night)
• Air con & a good swimming pool that I can exercise in.
• Easily accessible to markets, cafes, town - as I cant walk distances due to an injured foot. Though I have heard its easy to get around by public transport
• Would like to also engage in art workshops - and even cooking ones would be great too
• Affordable daily massages
• Sound baths or similar if they exist
• Gentle exercise classes
• Open to other forms of healing...

Advise given to me was to find a nice place to stay and then go and visit a place called the Yoga Barn as from there I could find many opportunities for health / healing networking and so forth etc.

Does anyone have any tips for art workshops of any kind? A central place like the Yoga Barn maybe and a website perhaps etc.

Are their any forums one can use to network - maybe to find other people in Ubud where one can share interests - ie photography, or just hook up for coffee etc.

I am planning to go Sept / October
I am not a beach or bar person. More inclined to seek peaceful environs....

Many thanks in anticipation.
P.S. I am in my 40's so I would like some comforts but it doesn't have to be extravagant. Gone are the days of backpacking :)

Does anyone know what the ATMs in Bali charge? And what is the maximum amount of cash you can withdraw from the ATM?

Thanks!

hi all..my friends and I will go to bali this coming 8-10 oct. gonna need your help to suggest any budget place to stay and have fun for limited time...thanks :)

i need a cheap, clean comfy room that is quiet for around 150,000 in kuta area, need e-mail to book it as arriving late, thanks

Does anyone know how I can get in touch with this guesthouse so I can book with them, instead of trying to book with them when I get there: tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review...

Thanks!

Hi all,
I will be in Bali 5~9 may for a short holiday.
Need a bike to move around....any suggestion vter

I will be landing in Denpasar a day ahead of the rest of my travelling mates, and then we're headed off to Seminyak. I will be landing in the evening of May 21, 2013, and meeting the rest of my mates the next day in the early evening.

I would like to spend a day exploring Denpasar on my own, but unsure of where to stay at for the evening. A hotel I have seen with a great rate is Cityzen Renon. Anyone have any opinions about this hotel? It seems to be well rated.

Also, any suggestions on "must-sees" in Denpasar?

Thanks in advance!

Hi i will go to bali around 27-31 dec 2013, anybody want to join with me exploring bali?

We are looking for a photographer to take some family photographs of us at sunset, but don't want to pay for a "package deal". Is there a young photographer just starting his (her) business that any of you may know for these kinds of photos?

Hi i have 2 questions:

1) Anybody can advise on the car rental procedures in Bali? What to take note of when renting car?

2) I have a customized Google Map with all the placemarks of attractions that i want to go, does anyone know how to load/export all my placemarks to the Google Map App i have installed on my tablet?

I've searched quite some place to stay for long-term in Bali, i prefer villa / resort coz at least there's someone who could help us with the tidy and laundry, currently i am staying at a rented house, although it's cheap, but many things have to manage by ourselves, electricity, water, and tidy is the worst.. any recommendation on any nice resort or villa for longstay, but pricing is bellow USD1000/month..? thanks all

Just wandering if anyone know of this place and what is around there to do.

hi all, i have a few questions,

1) Can i know if the scenery for the 2 route's below, issit more or less the same? (Suppose i'm NOT going to Monkey forest/ shopping/ cultural dance/ waterfall)

a) Kuta to Danu Buyan Lake,

b) Kuta to Mount Batur (Volcano)

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2) Which of the following is better scenery or more convenient, issit advisable to choose one or usually ppl visit both? : waterfall Git Git / waterfall Munduk ?

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3) Can the car drive to the top of Danu Buyan Lake + Lake Bratan And

Mount Batur so that i can also see nice views without climbing/trekking?

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4) Is this "Mother Temple of Besakih" advisable/popular for tourists, wat time is best to go here? how long does it take to tour this place? any reviews?

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5) Can these places in the *Ubud to eastern side* be done in 1 day?

is travelling in this order correct? (if i set off from Kuta/Legion area) :

Pura Goa Lawah - Batcave Temple,

Kertha Gosa Pavilion

Mother Temple of Besakih - Pura Besakih

Bangli - Kehen Temple

Pengelipuran Village - Balinese Traditional Village

Tampak Siring - Tirta Empul (Temple of Holy Water)

Pura Gunung Kawi Temple

Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Goa Gajah - Elephant Cave Temple

Ubud Palace & Ubud Market

anybody knows the entrance fee i hv to prepare for each of the above places?

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6) Anyone knows how to get to the Babi Guling in Buduk that operates from 4am? i think the shop name is "Selingsing Cepaka"

Any experts can help? Any advise is much appreciated! tks.

Hello, Everyone! I will be travelling to Bali for my brother's wedding at the end of May 2013. I will have 10 days after the wedding to travel around Bali on my own. Suggested itineraries? Ubud for a few days is definitely on my list. I don't really care for secluded beaches as I'll be travelling on my own, but trekking and seeing the culture and history of Bali are high on my list.

I will be starting in Seminyak / Kuta as that's where I'm staying for my brother's wedding.

Thanks in advance!

My husband and I are looking at staying in Bali in July from around the 18th-29th. We are not party animals so Kuta is not really where we want to stay. What we do want though is a accommodation that is walking distance to shopping, restaurants and bars. We are probably looking at a budget of about $125 per night at the most for accommodation. Neither of us have been to Bali before so we are not sure where to start with our research. This holiday will be for our first wedding anniversary also so we want it to be special.

Thanks

So I’m heading to Bali during july 8th- 25th

I’m looking for a travel buddy as its usually more cost efficient to get a larger place and more fun. I’m a 29yr male

I have not set where exactly in bali I’ll be going , staying or doing . Still planning so I’m flexible on that, though I do plan on going scuba diving

Does not have to be for the whole time so if you are planning on being in Bali during that period and interested let me know

I am going to Bali in August this year and I was wondering how concerned I should be about booking homestays in advance around Ubud? What about other places like Lovina?

Hi I have one day in which to explore the highlights of Bali. Can anyone suggest the must see places. I will be starting out from Sanur.

What is the best and cheapest SIM card to purchase in bali?

hey guys, i have plan to travel komodo island on april 5th. theres any advice to get cheap boat? "_"
cheers

2 50 yr old guys going to bali for sight seeing and golf first week of june 2013 for 12 days . Iwas wandering how much they charge for golf and if its worth while to bring our golf clubs or just rent them there.

Hi everyone, new to the Virtual Tourist forums and need some advice as I'm going to be making my first trip to Indonesia this June. Does anyone have advice for must-try food spots in the city? I'm planning to stay there for a week.

Thanks in advance for any information!

I'm planing to have graduation budget trip with my friends in Bali. The trip is in end of August until early of September. Can you please suggest place to visit such as cities, beach and etc in Bali? If possible, can you please suggest some nice accommodations as well?

Thanks in advance ~

I am planning for a family trip to Bali for 10 people including 3 kids and my parents. The trip is in June for 5 nights 6 days. Can please suggest a nice hotel in Kuta area(100usd per night), we want a lively place and what are the places that i should not miss also if anyone has any contact of a good realiable drive. Thanking in advance for all recommendations and suggestions.

Hello there, I am planning to visit Bali for our honeymoon in next july. We will be spending a total of 5-6 nights. We are searching for a luxury resort or villas where we can have some privacy and great views of ocean & mountain views having massage therapy to take out the stress of the wedding. We are interested to stay 3-4 days in jimbaran bay & 2-3 days in Ubud. I would appreciate if someone can share his/her experience with a classy resort. We looked for Four Seasons in both areas but I am not sure if the price worths it. Also saw a hotel of Bvlgari. Looking forward to hear some recommendations.

Does anyone know of hotels in either Legian, or Seminyak with Seaviews. I am staying for eleven days and would like to relax. Thanks

my wife and i will arrive in Bali at night and will have all next day to see Bali. we will stay in Kuta. we intend to hire a driver for the whole day and see as much as possible of Bali including Tanah Lot and Uluwatu, possibly starting at Tanah Lot and finishing at Uluwatu to see the Kecak dance there at 7pm. we really would appreciate VT advice on other worthwile places to visit in between Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. we appreciate VT advice as we are not familiar with other sights and we don't know distances etc. we welcome suggestions from bali drivers, including their email address, so we may contact them. many thanks

my wife and i will be spending one day only in bali on our way to bangkok.we intend to hire a car and driver to take us to all the interesting points to see, eg Tanah Lot, Uluwatu etc. we would appreciate VT members advice which sites to visit, in order and a itinerary that can be done in one day. we thought we should start at Tanah Lot and finish at Uluwatu and see the Kecak dance there at 7pm. please give us some more interesting destinations between TL and Uluwatu. many thanks for your help.

Hi everyone We have been to Bali many times but this Sept 2013 we are heading over with our daughter and son in law with our 2yr old grandson. We want to stay in Seminyak an area we have not stayed in before. We want a villa that is close to everything but is good for a 2yr old. Around300 to500 australian a night. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Ladyhawkau:)

street food, restaurant... pls recommend as long as it is good food